Hydraulic Fracking Process Monitoring

Fracking, otherwise known as hydraulic fracturing, has become a word well-known with the recent expansion of oil exploration. As fracking helps to release natural substances (in this case, oil) from the earth’s rock for extraction, monitoring sensors directly at the site provide data and supervisory control for engineers and personnel controlling the fracking process.

Automation Integrator uses Comtrol for Device Connectivity

A leading integrator of factory automation and robotics solutions selected the Comtrol DeviceMaster UP 2-port 2E for a production line cell for forging spindles. In this application laser markers communicating via Ethernet TCP/IP were used to apply a serial number to the spindles.

Paint Spraying Operation Integrates IO-Link

A furniture manufacturer was in need of a time and money saving solution. This company needed something that could identify the size of sections of furniture on the paint spraying line and thus reduce over-spraying and wasting paint.

Paint Spraying Operation Integrates IO-Link

A furniture manufacturer was in need of a time and money saving solution. This company needed something that could identify the size of sections of furniture on the paint spraying line and thus reduce over-spraying and wasting paint.

Transit Surveillance Powered by PoE

Throughout North America we’ve experienced the expansion of mass transit as a growing form of transportation not only for commuters, but the general public alike. With the growing number of riders utilizing these buses, trains, and light rails each day it is crucial to ensure quality system performance throughout all areas of these platforms.

Comtrol’s RocketPort EXPRESS working in audio and video live feeds

At sporting and entertainment events instant video and audio updates are necessary. We need to know the score of the basketball game or how many personal fouls our favorite player had. Comtrol’s RocketPort Express multiport serial cards help a leading scoreboard control company make that process easier.

History & Development

Comtrol Corporation invented the first multi-port serial controller card for the PC and has consistently been first to market many other high-performance connectivity products that have been widely adopted by the data and network communications industries.

The DeviceMaster family of programmable, network-attached device and application servers that enable “anytime, anywhere” device access through the internet were developed in 2000, followed by the DeviceMaster Industrial UP device server in 2005. The DeviceMaster Industrial UP was the first device server designed to act as a “universal translator,” enabling connectivity between any PLC and any serial device residing on the factory floor using the PROFINET, EtherNet/IP™, or Modbus/TCP protocols.

The RocketLinx series of Industrial Ethernet and Power over Ethernet switches were introduced in 2009; the versatile and cost-effective new products were designed to comply with NEMA TS2 standards and included both managed and unmanaged switches featuring 10/100 Ethernet, gigabit and fiber connectivity options and rugged, IP31-rated housings.

Along with the switches, the RocketLinx MC family of industrial grade serial and Ethernet fiber media converters were introduced. The converters were designed for harsh environments, and are well-matched for both EMI immunity and extended fiber transmission requirements.

In 2013, Comtrol completed and released the first UL294B certified Access Control Power over Ethernet switch – the RocketLinx ACS7106. As described in this blog post, UL294 is the standard of safety for Access Control System units that all access control systems must meet. UL294B is a newer standard, specifically for the use of Power over Ethernet (PoE) components used within access control systems where PoE is the primary power source.

Comtrol released a full line of IO-Link Masters.

As a global expert device connectivity manufacturer and provider of networking solutions for hospitality, security, energy, retail, and industrial automation applications, Comtrol’s products connect, transmit, and transform information between devices and systems for process control and management. In addition, they enable data communications for remote LAN and Internet access, and offer powerful delivery platforms for application-specific embedded systems.

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